Upstate Wrestler Dies

A former professional wrestler from the Upstate has died, but the coroner has not released an official cause of death.
The Spartanburg County coroner says Sean Christopher Haire, who went by Sean O'Haire in the ring, was found deceased in the home he shares with his father around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Family and friends tell News 13 that Haire, 43, was a bright, kind person who always had a smile.
According to Haire's obituary, he was a former wrestler for many years, who studied Buddhism and was a personal trainer at Exzel Fitness in Spartanburg. Industry website Wrestlezone.com says Haire was trained at the WCW's power plant, and made his pro wrestling debut on an episode of WCW Nitro in 2000.
After wrestling, Haire pursued the sport of kickboxing, and then transitioned into MMA, where he finished his career with a professional record of 4-2.
He is the latest in a recent string of early-life deaths for former pro wrestlers, including the ultimate warrior and Randy the Macho Man Savage.
According to Haire's obituary, his family will hold a celebration of life visitation inside this home from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday.
Celebrity news magazine TMZ is reporting that O'Haire committed suicide.The Spartanburg coroner told TMZ no foul play is suspected.
Investigators are waiting on toxicology reports that might shed light on the case.
Photo courtesy of E! News.
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[@DownfallDarkness]

R.I.P Big man. Rest easy. True inspiration & very influential, loved his work in the WWE. A shame Sean O'Haire had to go so soon, easily one of my favourite wrestlers. But, every picture's worth a thousand words, & this man right here, he has left behind some truly great & unforgettable memories. You will be missed Sean, you may never know how many of us continue to look up to you to this day & beyond.

[@fashioniconjaylienkay]

I feel the same way brother. Much Peace and Love.

[@thornellfunches8605]

The most under rated big guy in the industry. Amazing athletic and powerful! R.I.H Big Dude!!

[@jdbruiser]

I didn't know much about O'Haire when I was younger other than he was part of the Invasion angle-but as an adult I've found his work to have been hugely inspiring. O'Haire had this enigmatic mystique about him in 2003 which, along with his power and athleticism, really marked him out as a special talent. R.I.P O'Haire your legacy has been inspirational even after your passing-you will not be forgotten!

[@simonmarshall19]

He needs to be on The Dark Side Of The Ring . Dave Batista Twin

[@heelgill]

He looks nothing like Batista.

[@simonmarshall19]

@@heelgill he does so . Just a little bit . The face . Dave a lot bigger than Shawn

[@thomasjamestylerjr9529]

Why.

[@farismag]

He struggled from alcohol and depression, rehab didn't help him enough which he gave up and took his life away.

[@rayramos2240]

CODE BLUE . SACRAFISED

[@LooseCan88]

really ? you think. I think he was depressed and had some CTE. Either way he was a great talent.

[@garmithegingerninja6573]

Happy Birthday To Sean O'hare. At 6'5 , One of the greatest big man in wrestling history. I enjoyed his time from wcw to ovw to wwf and wwe. Thanks for the childhood memories. I hope were ever u are now u are at peace. God bless Sean O'hare. Rest in peace big man. wwe should have kept him instead of releasing him. I hope he gets inducted into the wwe hall of fame one day by his family and his tag team partnet chuck Palumbo. I wish DDP Yoga was around before sean had passed away DDP could have saved him to wcw the renegade( richard wilson) and others like he did with jake roberts to Scott hall. I feel sad for sean ohaire pet cat Theodore o'hare as he misses him alot.

[@LooseCan88]

Very sad, what a look he had in wcw/wwe. RIP O Haire

[@attitudetv92]

I love you Sean O'Haire

[@InYourHeadChangedMan]

Really wish wrestlers who passed away so young weren't forgotten by WWE, Eddie Guerrero seems to be the only one they remember but there's countless wrestlers like Test, Chris Kanyon, Crash Holly, Curt Hennig to name a few that are forgotten by the company but not by the fans

[@VersusTim]

RIP - best wrestler ever to never make it. He was a good guy and probably not selfish enough for that lions den that is pro wrestling :(

[@mp9988]

Sori U felt that way man! U made it far in life and U shon like a Star! No one could take that from U or deny that. Rest In Peace Sean.

[@buddyholly5716]

r.i.p big boy

[@kingsnake23]

If he had a slight push in wwe he wouldn't be dead.

[@attitudetv92]

I agree with you 💯✔

[@c0171]

He got a push but it just wasn't hard enough. May he continue to Rest on the Other Side

[@christopherbrownmaaga4668]

Sean Christopher O'Haire (1971-2014) R.I.P.

[@josephlawson9950]

Sean o haire need to be into wwe hall of fame for his memory

[@ladyofwisdom2]

Rip💔😇

[@c0171]

Forever missed. RIH Sean

[@CrossJeniel]

r.i.p

[@קירילסגדין]

R.I.P.

[@lamarbrown3531]

Who the wrestler who die who gets ran over by a car and his body was spitting in half

[@LooseCan88]

johnny V

[@rakeshvegda6892]

I miss u sean o haire

[@marvinpabon3937]

Rest in peace legend

[@jasonhardaway3052]

Weird that the Ultimate Warrior wasn’t dead when Sean passed 🧐

[@lamarbrown3531]

I remember a wrestler who die of car ran over by forget

[@JGD185]

RIP Sean O'Haire. My condolences to his loved ones.

[@nicecutie]

i did not know sean but from what i read about him he got beat up pretty badly that could be the reason why he gave up on life im just taking a guess.

[@jcherrington7807]

That happened almost a decade before he died. He probably had CTE. He got in trouble a few times for domestic violence.

[@anthonypate4945]

Wait what ultimate warrior was still alive doing this time tho

[@leevelllesure-jones5629]

Yeah

[@jcherrington7807]

He died 5 months before this. Warrior died in April 2014, O'Hare died in September 2014.

[@__504__]

type this in English

[@rayramos2240]

HMMM THAT SATANIC STATUE WEIRD.O HAIRE WAS MURDERED

[@ShakShak1999]

It's the same so-called weirdo that your mother love